In Episode 86 of ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,’ hosts Matt Larson, Brian Donovan, and Chris Rogers dive into navigating the holiday season as snowboarding instructors. The episode kicks off with light banter about the holidays and then moves into a discussion on the challenges and strategies for managing the busy holiday season. They delve into tips for working through the holidays, the importance of self-care, and managing social batteries. The hosts share personal stories, including how they’ve met significant others through snow sports and their favorite holiday moments. The episode is filled with insights on maintaining performance during peak seasons, the importance of sleep, social interactions, and of course, some hot takes.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts’ Banter

00:42 Holiday Episode Kickoff

02:27 Working Through the Holidays

06:05 Meeting Significant Others Through Snowboarding

19:50 Holiday Greetings and Inclusivity

23:33 Favorite Holidays Discussion

29:38 Preparing for the Busy Holiday Season

38:27 Daily Supplements and Morning Routine

39:07 Simple Diet and Supplements

40:03 Exploring Natural Health Practices

42:13 Managing Social Energy

46:17 Peak Performance During Holiday Season

49:25 Tips for Instructors During Busy Periods

55:57 Hot Takes on Snowboarding Tricks

01:03:22 End of Season Reflections and Safety Tips

01:07:26 Post-Episode Commentary

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The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding!

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